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Austin Folk House

Austin, Texas.

Beautifully restored in 2001, this B&B offers historic charm without sacrificing modern comfort and convenience. Decorated with antiques and a large collection of folk art. Centrally located.

Bed and Breakfast Description

This beautifully restored 1880's Prairie Style Victorian is sure to provide a memorable stay during your next business or pleasure trip to Austin. The house itself is beautifully decorated with antiques and a large collection of folk art.

All nine guestrooms have either queen or king sized beds, private baths, private phone lines with voice mail, cable TV and VCR, robes, fine toiletries and many other fine amenities. Also included with the room rate is a wonderful Texas sized gourmet breakfast, afternoon sweets and self serve tea and evening complimentary wine.

The Austin Folk House is located in the historic West Campus neighborhood, just two blocks west of the University of Texas. It is also near the State Capital, the Governor's Mansion, the LBJ library, the Texas State History Museum, IMAX, the Austin Art Museum, the Congress Street Bridge, Downtown and Sixth Street.

Though close enough to walk to such sites, there is a free shuttle that runs every 10-15 minutes. There are also plenty of restaurants, shopping and entertainment close by. Parks and recreation are nearby as well. Check out Barton Springs pool, or enjoy a day in the sun or an evening under the stars at Zilker Park.

The innkeepers have lived in Austin for years and look forward to assisting you with any questions, requests, or recommendations you may have.

Inn Information

Season: All Year
Rates: 85.00 - 225.00 US Dollars (double occupancy)
Rooms: 9
With private baths: 9
Languages spoken other than English: Spanish
Mealplan: Breakfast included
Food Served:

• Full breakfast
• Afternoon sweets and evening wine

Nearest Airport(s): Austin Bergstrom Int'l

Payment methods accepted:

Services:

Cable TV and VCR, private phone lines and voice mail, robes, fine toiletries

Area Attractions and Activities:

Tour the Texas State Capital and the Governor's Mansion. Visit the LBJ Library and Museum, the Texas State History Museum, IMAX and the Austin Art Museum. Take a walk around the scenic University of Texas campus and take a trip up to the top of the UT Tower.

Rent a canoe, paddle boat or kayak on Town Lake. Go for a swim in Barton Springs pool, a cool 68-degree water spot fed from underground springs. Enjoy a day in the sun at Zilker Park, or an evening under the stars, where free community theater entertainment is hosted (seasonal).

Go for a bike ride or a run at the Hike and Bike Trail. Play Frisbee Golf (invented right here in Austin) at Peece Park. Come see over a million bats (largest colony in North America) fly out from under The Congress St Bridge. Go out for an evening of live music entertainment downtown around Sixth Street and in the Warehouse District. Go for a day of antique and unique gift shopping in the eclectic South Congress neighborhood.

Most Popular Rooms:

The Tall Room (2): Cozy and adventurous. The bed, TV and ceiling are all higher than average. Room Two is right across from the kitchen, in the downstairs hall (as in, "close to the fresh cookies!"). The bed is a queen sized four poster.

Room 4: Featuring a king sized bed with an iron frame and the same bedding as owned by the famous TV family. This room is upstairs and is probably the largest in the house. It features an antique desk and a classy old dresser.

Check In Instructions:

After 7 pm a guest is late. Call 512-472-6700 before 11 pm. They leave a note somewhere with instructions for the guest. Cell: 512-417-5785 after 11 pm.

Restrictions

• Please inquire about our policy regarding children.
• Smoking permitted in designated areas.
• No pets, please.

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